Tristan used to be top salesman at his firm, but when his friends suffered a tragedy, he stepped in to support them. Their ordeal over, Tristan turned to partying to ease his new solitude. Now his job is at risk and he stands to lose his home. Rain spent years putting up with his husband Milo's bad behavior before moving out. Single again and insecure, Rain dreams of creating a marionette show to celebrate kids on the autism spectrum in honor of his son. When Rain meets his neighbor Tristan, he's drawn to Tristan's sex-appeal and protective nature. But Milo keeps pulling on Rain's strings and messing with his head. Tristan loves everything about Rain, including the strange sandwiches, mismatched socks, crazy marionettes, glitter makeup, and messy apartment. And Rain wants to give Tristan everything, but can he cut lose from Milo's hold?

A Touch of Rain

“So one night, the dragon, who had severe hay fever, sneezed inside Mademoiselle’s beautiful home and the fire destroyed everything.”


Rain turned his face up to Tristan’s. “No, see, the fire freed the lady of all of her responsibilities and false pretenses. She abandoned the French Rivera and moved into his cave.”


Tristan leaned in closer, skimming his nose against his. “And she wears the burned dress to remind herself of what real happiness is.”


Chapter 27